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Pong life 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you can advise me about a problem with the screen wash system on our Colt. The car is a 1.5 D-id, 5 door and is now nearly 2 years old and... -
More credit ire 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
I read an article last year about accident claim settlement companies in which you highlighted the undisclosed aspects of their ‘service’ that can lead... -
Vapour trial 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a large 4x4. Having read reviews including your own I am drawn to the VW Touareg 3.0 diesel but to get the spec I want I need the Altitude... -
The sum of all gears 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have been recommended to write to you by a friend who reads the Telegraph. In short, we bought a brand new Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD in July 2005. It went... -
Voidance tactics 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used Ford Fusion in June from Bristol Street Motors and paid £450 for a warranty. It will require a MOT in February and I intend to phase in... -
What determines whether a car is roadworthy? 19 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a very expensive used car privately. I inspected all the documents and the car as thoroughly as possible, however as a low riding... -
Is it difficult to insure an imported car? 4 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at a Japanese import and I wonder what difference it might make to an insurance policy. Does the country it's imported from make a difference?... -
Engine failure - can we claim against the dealer? 16 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
My son has a 2007 Ford Focus with 36,000 miles on the clock. A few months ago the oil light came on and oil leaked everywhere. The car was towed to a Ford... -
How are car parking enforcement agencies able to get away with this? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
As you've covered Parking Eye before I thought you should know about their antics in Weymouth. They run Weymouth Old Town East car park and last Sunday... -
Is the Skoda Superb a reliable purchase? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
The time has come to replace our December 2006 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD Elegance Estate. We are looking for something a little bigger and the car would... -
Need an auto with high seating position 7 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
As we are older drivers, we wish to buy an automatic with a fairly high seating position (currently have a Vauxhall Zafira), parking sensors, and some... -
What's the best long distant cruiser for £20k? 1 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2007 Citroen C4 VTR+ HDi hatchback and cover about 15,000 miles a year. We need to replace it with a comfortable car with reasonable carrying... -
Nissan garage has overfilled my car with oil 29 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
My three year old Nissan Qashqai was serviced several days ago at a local dealer. The following day a warning light came on. I checked the oil level and... -
Air con problems with Renault Espace 10 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
After sitting in my Renault Espace with the air con on (for 20 mins) a warning light then came on saying "battery charge fault". I had the car checked... -
Need a car that can cope with farm roads and winter weather 24 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I live in a rural area and need a new car that can cope with farm tracks and untreated minor roads in the winter. I don’t want a big 4x4, but do want something... -
The windscreen washer on my car has stopped working? 31 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Fiesta with no working windscreen washer. There is no sound of the motor working. How easy is it to fix and how much should I be paying? -
How heavy a trailer can I tow on my licence? 12 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am over 70 years old - how heavy a trailer can I tow on my licence? -
Is it possible to fit 3 child seats in the back of my BMW 5 Series Touring? 13 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've got a third child on the way (the first 2 will be 2 and 4 years old by the time the third arrives) but I really don't want to sell my 2013 BMW 5 Series... -
I want an automatic car with good rear seat space, but should I steer clear of dual-clutch automatics? 20 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
Various reviews of automatic gearboxes has meant we are nervous about buying a car with a CVT or DSG? (double clutch) types. Can you give your views on... -
I need a comfortable car with good ground clearance and lots of space, what should I choose? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I would be grateful if you could help us in our quest for a new car. Currently we have a 2016 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso This is a great car as far as space...